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Great Shelford & Stapleford

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About

Great Shelford and Stapleford are neighbouring villages located just south of Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire. The area is well-connected, with direct rail links to Cambridge and London, making it popular for commuters. Both villages feature a mix of historic buildings and modern housing, with local amenities including shops, pubs, and primary schools. The River Granta runs through the area, adding to its rural charm.

The villages are surrounded by open countryside, offering walking and cycling routes along the Cam Valley and towards the Gog Magog Hills. Community life is active, with events often held at the Shelford Memorial Hall and Stapleford’s recreation ground. The area retains a quiet, village atmosphere while benefiting from proximity to Cambridge’s employment and cultural opportunities.

Area overview

On average Great Shelford & Stapleford has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Shelford & Stapleford is £65,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Shelford & Stapleford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Shelford & Stapleford Population
6,535
Population density
413.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,986
76.37%
Other White
603
9.24%
Indian
167
2.56%
Chinese
111
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
110
1.68%
Total population: 6,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,210
42.53%
Owns with a mortgage
749
26.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
390
13.71%
Social rents from council
333
11.7%
Other social rented
86
3.02%
Total households: 2,845

Property prices in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £617,000 in Great Shelford & Stapleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Shelford & Stapleford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£830,000
Flats8£262,500
Semi-Detached22£594,622
Terraced9£380,000

10 years median price trend in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford.

All postcodes in Great Shelford & Stapleford

CB225WG

High Green

CB225AJ

Hinton Way

CB225GJ

Granham's Road

CB225JF

Davey Crescent

CB225EY

Ashen Green

CB225FZ

Welchs Crescent

CB225FU

Cambridge Road

CB225LB

Cambridge Road

CB223AA

Babraham Road

CB223GP

Babraham Road

CB225AF

Macaulay Avenue

CB225AP

Chaston Road

CB225DT

Hawthorne Road

CB225EF

Abberley Wood

CB225EQ

High Green

CB225GL

More's Meadow

CB225JE

Cambridge Road

CB225AT

Church Street

CB225AY

Hills View

CB225DB

London Road

CB225NA

Station Road

CB225SY

Gog Magog Way

CB223AD

Babraham Road

CB223BF

Cherry Hinton Road

CB225AD

Hinton Way

CB225AQ

Coppice Avenue

CB225AX

Glebe Lane

CB225FF

Old School Court

CB225JR

Red Hill Lane

CB225JS

Cambridge Road

CB225NB

Cabbage Moor

CB223AB

Babraham Road

CB225AL

Coppice Avenue

CB225JW

Cambridge Road

CB225JY

Granham's Road

CB225LX

Poplar Close

CB225DE

London Road

CB225AW

Birch Trees Road

CB225BX

Gog Magog Way

CB225DJ

Granta Terrace

CB225EB

Heffer Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.